Sites By Nilu
I'm a web designer based in Lake Tahoe, CA, offering services both locally and worldwide. I’ve designed websites for businesses from San Francisco and Reno to Barcelona, Spain—helping brands build their online presence with style and functionality.
Beyond web design, I specialize in on-site and off-site SEO optimization, ensuring your site not only looks great but gets found. All at a transparent, affordable price.
About
Capturing Your Vibe, Building Your Success
Your business has a unique energy and story—and that’s exactly what I capture. With 10 years of experience in web design and development, I specialize in translating the essence of your brand into a website that feels authentically you. From visual and sound artists to recreational tourism, health services, and e-commerce brands, I craft functional, visually compelling websites that don’t just look good—they resonate with your audience and bring your vision to life.
But I don’t just create a functional website—I make sure it actually works. I won’t leave you with a pretty storefront and no roadmap. From the beginning, I build strong SEO into the foundation, ensuring your site is searchable on Google and set up for long-term success.
MY Services
Web + Seo
Your website should be more than just a digital space—it should embody your brand, attract your audience, and drive results. I specialize in creating stunning, functional websites that reflect your essence and industry while ensuring they’re built for visibility and long-term success.
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Custom Web Design
I design and build websites that truly capture your brand’s essence. I specialize in Wix (as a certified Wix Partner), WordPress, and Shopify, I create custom, user-friendly sites for artists, small businesses, and e-commerce brands. From beautiful layouts to seamless functionality, your website will look amazing and work effortlessly.
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SEO for visibility & Growth
A great website deserves to be seen! I ensure your site is optimized for Google right from the start. With my monthly SEO plans, you can stay ahead of the competition, improve rankings, and attract the right audience to grow your business.
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Fair & Clear Pricing
No unnecessary monthly fees—I charge by the hour, so you only pay for the work you actually need. My web design and on-site SEO services are billed hourly, ensuring you get high-quality work without inflated costs. For those looking to boost their online presence even further, I also offer off-site SEO as monthly packages to help improve rankings in the long term and drive more traffic to your site.
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Why Choose Sites by nilu
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Custom Design
Your website will reflect your brand’s unique vibe and industry.
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SEO-Optimized for Visibility
Built with on-site SEO best practices to help you rank on Google.
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Fair and Clear Pricing
No unnecessary fees; pay only for the work you need. I bill by the hour, rounding to the nearest 1/2 hour.
$80/HOUR
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You only pay for what you need — no monthly retainers or surprise fees. I bill at $80/hour, rounded to the nearest half hour, so you're only charged for actual time worked.
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1-3 Page Websites – Typically range from $700–$1,800, depending on complexity.
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More Complex Websites – can be $3,000+ for advanced functionality and custom features.
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Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Nilu has done an amazing job designing and building both of my websites: musicintahoe.com and funksalot.com. Nilu is creative, organized, collaborative and has been a breeze to work with on both projects. She did a wonderful job in hearing me out to understand my vision, and to apply the latest technology In building these two beautiful websites. She has supported my small business and passion projects and helped me to stay current in a crowded online landscape. Nilu is a fantastically-talented graphic designer and integrates her visual talents into website design and marketing. If you need help building a website from the ground up or making some tweaks and need some updating, I would highly recommend working with Nilu for your upcoming projects. Thank you again for everything Nilu!
- Isaac FREED
Nilu has been an essential part of our growth and online success. For over a decade, she has expertly developed and maintained our website Rentaboatlaketahoe.com, ensuring it stays modern, functional, and aligned with the latest SEO standards—especially as Google's algorithms continue to evolve.
Her responsiveness is unmatched, her communication is clear, and she’s always been transparent and fair with her pricing. I’ve referred her to several of my clients, and every single one has come back with glowing feedback. If you're looking for someone reliable, talented, and genuinely invested in your success—Nilu is it.
- Zach Garrison
Nilu built the website for my backflow testing company, alpinebackflow.com, and absolutely nailed it from start to finish. I had no clear vision going in—just some rough ideas—and she turned that into a clean, professional, and super easy-to-navigate site. She picked a perfect color scheme, set up an intuitive scheduler that makes booking effortless for my customers, and organized everything so the whole site just flows.
On top of that, I’m already getting a ton of traffic from organic search thanks to her SEO work. I highly recommend her—she made the entire process smooth and delivered beyond expectations.
- Ross Cole
Nilu did an amazing job creating my website, structuralmethod.com. She is thorough, and knows how to make a website flow while looking great at the same time. I'm a sole proprietor and needed a website with a booking system and explanations of the services I offer. I'll continue working with her as my business grows.
- Jay Wilsey
Working with Sites by Nilu was an absolute dream. She delivers the quality and polish of a big agency with the personal touch and care of a boutique creative. Nilu truly understands small business owners—she was responsive, collaborative, and somehow always one step ahead of what I needed. From branding to launch, the entire process was smooth and inspiring.
The end result is a clean, modern website that not only reflects my vision but actually converts visitors into customers. It feels elevated, professional, and completely aligned with my brand. Worth every penny.
Darren Knox
I can't say enough good things about Nilu! She took my half-formed ideas and turned them into a beautiful, fully functional website that felt so me. Her attention to detail and intuitive design choices made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend if you're looking for something personal, polished, and totally one-of-a-kind.
- Emily Tran